Assistant Public Information Officer/ Translator

1-Vacancy No. : 098/2011/X
2-Duty Station : Public Information Office – Field Office - Jerusalem
3-Basic Salary : JD 830.70 that varies in accordance to the pay policies set by the Agency.
4-Allowances : Family Allowances payable up to 7 children and spouse.
An allowance of NIS 1000 payable in JD at UNRWA rate
5-Other Benefits : Include Health Insurance and Provident Fund.

6-Qualifications :
-University degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related discipline.
-Ability to translate and interpret accurately from and into Arabic and English.
-Five years experience in public information and media, including experience in writing press
articles and success stories, in Arabic and English and in handling media inquiries.
-Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English ability to interpret.
-Knowledge and ability to use a variety of computer software such as Word, Power point, excel,
PageMaker, CorelDraw and internet.

Desirable Qualification
-Diploma in translation (Arabic/English and vice versa)
-Knowledge of Agency operations.
-Possession of a valid driving license
 

HOW TO APPLY
-Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered. Deadline for submitting applications is 5  July  2011. No applications will be considered beyond this date.
-For further information, please call 054-216-8658 during working hours (7:15am – 14:45pm) – Monday through Friday.
-Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period, appointment will be confirmed subject to continuing need for the post.
-With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
-Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered
-Only candidates under serious considerations will be contacted.
-UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer